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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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